Some libraries aren't just places to borrow books — they're destinations with deep history and architecture that tell stories beyond the pages. The 1000 Libraries Awards 2025 highlights some of the ...

The interconnectedness of our world has been highlighted for many of us over the past few years. Although countries and regions may have different governments, values, and characteristics, we all have ...

Bridging the past and the present, the world's finest libraries are not just sources of knowledge but also the cornerstones of communities. The myriad of books on their shelves allow readers to ...

Ever since the invention of writing, institutions specialising in the collection and preservation of knowledge have been established in literate societies. Record rooms held vast collections of ...

A stunning, modern wing of the Royal Library of Copenhagen, added in 1999. Ludovic Maisant/Corbis Libraries have existed in some form for as long as books themselves. More than just repositories of ...

The new edition of The Directory of Libraries of the Islamic World highlights opportunities in creating connections and collaborations across academic, public, and special libraries in Islamic ...

Libraries hold a romanticised role in society, valued as rich sources of information and loved as avenues for entertainment and escapism. As Vincent Phan, the Melbourne-based founder and chief ...